Larix Broadcaster vs CollabMe Uploader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Larix Broadcaster
This professional streaming camera app enables high-performance live broadcasting from mobile devices. It supports a wide range of protocols including SRT, RTMP, and NDI, offering advanced features for video and audio contribution. Configure multiple streams, add overlays, and record your broadcasts with ease.
- Multiple streaming protocols (SRT, RTMP, NDI, WebRTC, RTSP, RIST)
- High-performance H.264/HEVC video encoding
- Configurable connection profiles and multi-destination streaming
- Overlay features (image, text, HTML, GPS-based)
- Multi-camera capture and picture-in-picture modes
- Recording and screenshot capabilities
- Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR)
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Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CollabMe Uploader
Easily share photos and videos at events like weddings and parties. Guests can join via a link or QR code, upload media from their library, and track upload progress. It's designed for quick sharing without complex setup.
- Guest uploads for events
- Join via link or QR code
- Select photos and videos from library
- Upload progress tracking
- Simple setup for gatherings
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CollabMe Uploader helps guests add photos and videos to an event quickly. How it works • Join an event from a shared link or QR code • Verify your phone number with a one-time code • Choose photos and videos from your library • See upload progress and confirmation Built for celebrations Made for weddings, concerts, parties, and gatherings—so everyone can share memories without complicated setup. Privacy and account Terms, Privacy, Community Guidelines, and legal information are available in the app. Account deletion can be started from Settings and is completed according to the policies at collabme.com. Note: Hosting and advanced event tools are on collabme.com. This app focuses on fast guest uploads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CollabMe Uploader at 5.0 against Larix Broadcaster's 3.6. CollabMe Uploader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Larix Broadcaster's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Larix Broadcaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CollabMe Uploader asks for nothing beyond the download.
CollabMe Uploader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larix Broadcaster has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Larix Broadcaster | CollabMe Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (131 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 131 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Furtree Systems, Inc. | EdgeCraft AI, LLC |
Customer experience
Larix Broadcaster
CollabMe Uploader
Bugs and requests
Larix Broadcaster
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes frequently after recent updates
- Overlay rotation bug - upside down in preview mode
- Audio drops when switching between cameras
- Auto-focus triggering every other second during streams
- Audio encoder crashes when changing lenses mid-stream
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- Bluetooth microphone crashes entire audio stack
- RTMP connection drops without error messages
- Web widget add button non-functional on iPhone 15
- Stream breaks every few seconds on some devices
- Audio distortion and popping with increasing frequency during long streams
- Garbled audio during streaming
- App crashes on iPhone 7 Plus - camera won't display
- Connection setup issues for RTSP streaming
- Incompatibility with iPad OS 13.1 causing crashes
- Audio interface (PreSonus AudioBox iOne) not recognized reliably
- YouTube streaming no longer works - outdated guide
- Camera won't show on certain iPhone models despite permissions
Requested features
18 requests- Custom resolution and canvas size adjustment
- External SDI/HDMI source support via USB capture cards
- Working video stabilization mode
- In-app feedback mechanism
- Zoom in/out functionality
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- Microphone gain/level adjustment for built-in mic
- Pause screen customization with user-selected images/audio
- Watermark/overlay icon support
- Current zoom level indicator
- Browser overlay for live chat and alerts
- Screen recording and streaming capability
- SRTLA protocol support
- Manual and feature documentation
- Lower pricing tiers for limited use cases
- Lifetime license option
- Disable iPhone image stabilization toggle
- 60 FPS support
- Keep stream active when switching apps with audio continuation
CollabMe Uploader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Larix Broadcaster
- Larix Premium$9.991 Month
- NDI Streaming$19.991 Month
- Larix Premium One Year$119.001 Year
CollabMe Uploader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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